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Rep. Benson hospitalized with infection

The Lowell Sun

Posted:
04/28/2014 10:37:26 PM EDT

LUNENBURG -- State Rep. Jennifer Benson, who represents the 37th Middlesex District, was hospitalized late Monday afternoon at Massachusetts General Hospital with an infection, according to a press release sent out by her office.

As of Monday night, she was listed in stable condition, according to the release.

Per medical advice, Benson will remain in the hospital and does not expect to be present for roll-call votes in the house for at least the next 24 to 48 hours.

"Representative Benson has conveyed her budget priorities to the House Committee on Ways and Means and has notified her colleagues of them in writing," according to the statement. "Her legislative aides are in close touch with the representative and will be working with the House Committee on Ways and Means and the speaker's office while she is in the hospital."